Anyone have experience using the optical viewfinder with this camera?
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Yes, I do. But what's the question? Do you know that you can fine-tune the focus on your viewfinder to accommodate your own eye's imperfection.. there's a tiny glider on the EVF which you can slide back and forth... until you have perfect focus in the EVF for YOUR own vision. Is THAT the question?
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I have not. But I see no reason why it wouldn't work flawlessly. I do own this product and have used it with my D700 on many occasions. It is a simple system.
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There is no built-in viewfinder. However, it is possible to attach an external Panasonic viewfinder DMW-LVF2. This unit is quite small and very light.
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Hi. I have been playing with this camera a good deal the last couple of weeks but mostly on how well it does bracketing and comparing the exposure control settings vs a true representation of the scene at low light. I will keep a hold of the question and test out the GPS this weekend and let you know. Hope that helps. (Great little camera by the way).
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Hello D. DiMichele,Thanks for your post. I agree that the viewfinder is very helpful even with a LCD screen. The extra money is worth it.
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There is no optical view finder and from my experience, that is the biggest flaw with this camera especially for outside sunny days. The LCD screen does tilt and I've had to use that many times to be able to see what I'm trying to capture. Although that does not totally compensate for not having a view finder.
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Actually this only works with the Panasonic series. It's a decent viewfinder. I purchased it but actually just found myself photoing without it most of the time for ease-of-use's sake. Good luck.
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I'll have to check (I'm not close to my camera at the moment). I think it does....I think it does everything that the back display does....in fact to me the viewfinder is much clearer. I'll check and post a response here.
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Hi Mike, I would really go for the viewfinder. I just bought a new camera with no view finder and I dropped it after 3 months (eeek!) and now it still takes pictures but I can't see what I am taking! Also, it is difficult in the sun with no view finder or in the dark. Hope this helps. I need buy a new camera and it will have a viewfinder!
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That is correct. the camera does have a viewfinder, which doesn't line up 100%, so I don't often use it.
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I would love to replace my Coolpix 3200 with the S10, but I've decided I can't live without a viewfinder. I tried shooting LCD only with my Minolta, and it is hard to see in the sunlight ALSO I don't like seeing my reflection taking a photo. Too bad because I'm very interested in the stabilized zoom!
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Have had the viewfinder for almost a year, but couldn't tell you if it drains the battery any more than not using it. I do know I couldn't use the camera without it in bright sunlight. I also carry an extra battery. The viewfinder is big and bright and works really well,very pleased I bought it.
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I have a NEX-5T and the view finder works just fine. I am able to do a better job of framing my shots that when looking at the screen. It is a bit pricey but I'm glad I got it.
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My wife has the camera now but I believe it does NOT have a regular viewfinder, only an LCD through the lens.
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YES! If you look at a rear photo of camera you will notice a eyelevel viewfinder. It is not of the opitical type , but like a video camera (a very high pixel image).
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Yes, which is one of the reasons I chose it. I use the viewfinder 50% of the time.
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Yes Sometimes when I use the long zoom, I use the viewfinder against my face just to steady the camera. Great camera.